HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment seeks a Health Program Specialist to develop, coordinate, implement, and monitor public health programs across Arkansas. This role supports state efforts to improve community health through evidence-based strategies, stakeholder engagement, and interagency collaboration.

The position focuses on building and evaluating programs addressing chronic disease prevention, maternal and child health, and environmental health, while ensuring compliance with laws

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in public health, health science, social work, education, public administration, or a closely related field is required.
• Experience with data systems, program evaluation, and grant submissions is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and coordinate public health programs addressing chronic disease, maternal/child health, environmental health, infectious disease control, injury prevention, or health promotion.
• Evaluate program effectiveness using health data, performance metrics, and community feedback.
• Develop educational materials, outreach tools, and technical guidance for partners and the public.
• Prepare reports, grant applications, and program summaries per requirements.
• Collaborate with internal departments, local health units, schools, nonprofits, and agencies to coordinate services.
• Maintain accurate records of program activities, expenditures, outcomes, and evaluations.
• Conduct community outreach and represent the agency at events and meetings.
• Ensure activities comply with public health laws, grant conditions, and policy.

Skills

Public health

Data analysis

Program development

Excel

SharePoint

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web meetings

Job description

HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Anticipated Starting Salary: $52,137.07

Anticipated Starting Salary: 52,137.07

Salary Range: $52,137 - $77,163

Location: Little Rock, AR 72205

Posting End Date: 08/17/26

Division: Health Advancement - Child and Adolescent Health

Job Series: Health Specialties

Classification: Health Program Specialist - Career Path

Class Code: PHS07P

Pay Grade: SGS06

Position Number: 22076802

County: Pulaski

Job Summary

The Health Program Specialist is responsible for the development, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of public health programs designed to address specific health issues or populations across Arkansas. This position supports state efforts to improve community health through evidence-based program strategies, stakeholder engagement, and interagency collaboration.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and coordinate public health programs to address key health concerns such as chronic disease prevention, maternal and child health, environmental health, infectious disease control, injury prevention, or health promotion.


• Evaluate program effectiveness using health data, performance metrics, and community feedback; adjust goals and strategies as needed to improve outcomes.


• Develop educational materials, outreach tools, and technical guidance for community partners, stakeholders, and the public.


• Prepare reports, grant applications, and program summaries in accordance with agency, state, and federal requirements.


• Collaborate with internal departments, local health units, schools, nonprofits, and other governmental agencies to coordinate service delivery and leverage resources.


• Maintain accurate, organized records of program activities, expenditures, outcomes, and evaluations.


• Conduct community outreach and represent the agency at public events, health fairs, advisory meetings, or legislative briefings as needed.


• Ensure that all program activities are conducted in compliance with public health laws, grant conditions, and departmental policy.


• Respond to inquiries from the public or partners regarding program information and resources.

Knowledge and Skills

Strong understanding of public health principles, population health, and program development cycles. Ability to analyze and interpret health data, epidemiological reports, and demographic trends. Proficient in preparing clear and accurate program reports, policy documents, and grant submissions. Experience working with data systems, spreadsheets, and digital tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, or program-specific software). Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging for professional, public, and diverse audiences.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in public health, health science, social work, education, public administration, or a closely related field is required.

Licensure/Certifications

N/A OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Additional Preferences

• Limited in-state and out-of-state travel required. Some overnight travel may be required. A valid driver’s license is required.


• A minimum of two (2) years of experience conducting program evaluation, data collection management and analysis, and preparing reports preferred.


• One (1) year of experience working with large public health data sets and providing summary reports to present technical and non-technical information preferred.


• Experience facilitating meetings with partners and working with Microsoft Office Suite and web-based meeting applications preferred.


• Experience working independently, or as part of a team with limited supervision preferred.

Hiring Official

K. Scott

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.